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School Year 2012-2013 |
Week of October 22 |
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Key Dates
Tuesday, October 23
Flu Clinic from 2 - 4 p.m. in Foyer
Annual Parents Guild Meeting at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria
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From the Parents Guild
Annual Parents Guild Meeting is THIS TUESDAY, October 23
The annual meeting of the Parents Guild will be this Tuesday, October 23, in the cafeteria. The meeting starts at 7 p.m., but please join us if you can at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and dessert. The topic of the meeting is "Managing Stress in your Daughter's High School Years," with a dynamic presentation from Joani Geltman, an expert in the field of Child Development and Parenting. We look forward to seeing all parents and guardians there! For more information, please visit the Parents Guild page on the Fontbonne website or email parentsguild@fontbonneacademy.org. |
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From the Nurse's Office
Flu Clinic
Fontbonne Academy will hold its annual Flu Clinic on Tuesday, October 23, from 2 - 4 p.m. The clinic will take place in the school foyer. Please contact skatchpole@fontbonneacademy.org or 617.615.3021 with any questions. |
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From the Athletic Department
This Week in Fontbonne Sports
Monday October 22
3:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball AWAY vs. Cardinal Spellman High School
4:00 p.m. Varsity Soccer AWAY vs. Austin Preparatory School
4:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball AWAY vs. Cardinal Spellman High School
Tuesday, October 23
3:00 p.m. Varsity Cross Country Catholic Conference League Meet HOME at Cunningham Park
Wednesday, October 24
3:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Soccer AWAY vs. Quincy High School
3:30 p.m. Varsity Soccer AWAY vs. Quincy High School
Thursday, October 25
3:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball HOME vs. Marshfield High School at Fontbonne Academy
5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball HOME vs. Marshfield High School at Fontbonne Academy
5:00 p.m. Varsity Swimming HOME vs. Brockton High School at Blue Hills Regional High School
Friday, October 26
3:30 p.m. Varsity Soccer HOME vs. Norfolk County Agricultural School at Andrews Field (SENIOR NIGHT)
4:00 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball HOME vs. Plymouth South High School at Fontbonne Academy
5:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball HOME vs. Plymouth South High School at Fontbonne Academy (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 27
1:00 p.m. Varsity Cheerleading for Xaverian Brothers High School Football AWAY at St. John's Shrewsbury
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From the Wellness Center
BACK TO BASICS: 2:30-3 p.m. in the Wellness Center
Come perform these basic exercise moves and earn yourself a Halloween pencil! One pencil per student/Learning Community adult.
Monday: 25 Bench Dips
Tuesday: 3-minute Wall Sit
Wednesday: 15 Pushups on Toes
Thursday: 3-minute High Plank
Winter Sports Conditioning Program
The program continues this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 2:15-3:15 p.m. All winter and spring sport athletes are welcome to participate!
October Tuesdays and Thursdays: iChill 7th Period
The student participation in this program has been amazing! The Wellness Center was filled to capacity last Thursday. Come join us as we relax and renew with the help of music. This Tuesday and Thursday we will experience a guided meditation as we listen to a gentle rain shower in the rainforest in Olympic National Park. As always, you have the option of bringing your own music device with earphones.
Wednesday, October 31: Halloween Pumpkin Power Workout
From 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Outdoors
Our pumpkin patch is growing everyday! Right now, we have 10 students on their way to earning a spot in our SPOOK-tacular workout and pumpkin decorating class. Remember all you need is six 30 minute workouts in the Wellness Center to partake in this special Halloween program. You may earn pumpkin points up until Monday, October 29. |
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Good News
On Thursday, October 11, the Guidance Department hosted a Financial Aid Night for Grade 12 parents. Speaker Janice Evans from Suffolk University Law Financial Aid office who volunteers with MEFA provided our families with information about filing both the FAFSA and CSS Profile as well as giving them an understanding of how to read financial aid award letters. Thank you to Mrs. Spignesi and Mrs. Lamb for their work to organize the presentation.
Despite the dreary weather, over 100 students and adults of the Learning Community, along with family and friends participated in the Fontbonne Academy Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 14. We had set a goal of $4,000 and raised well over $6,000. A special thank you to Ms. Susan Katchpole, Mrs. Denning, and student leaders Emily Nagle '13 and Kathleen Tansey '13 for their work in organizing this important event.
On Thursday, October 18, the Student Council hosted the annual Father/Daughter Supper. There were many fathers and father figures in attendance and the entertainment, provided by Hollyrock Entertainment, was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Thank you to the many Student Council members and their moderator, Ms. Leonard, who helped organize the vibrant event.
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Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA 02186 617.696.3241
www.fontbonneacademy.org
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